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_ . _ _ _SPECIAL MEETING. _
. AUGUST 11, 1987
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1., DEMONSTRATION;OF NEW FIRE APPARATUS
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The City Council met for a special meeting on this date
at 1:00 p.m. at Eire Station No. 4, located at the Yakima Air
Terminal. Council members - ,present-. were Acting Mayor Clarence
Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn. . Buchanan,. Isynn. 'Carmichael and Bernard
Sims. Staff members present were City Manager Zais, City Attorney
Vanek, City Clerk Roberts, Fire Chief Beeson, Captain Bachmann, and
the crew at Fire Station No. 4. Mayor Henry Beauchamp absent and
excused.
Council members were given a demonstration of the new fire
apparatus recently acquired for the airport.
The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 1:45 p.m.
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AUGUST 11, 1987
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Acting Mayor
Clarence Barnett, presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn
Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on
roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City Clerk
Roberts also present. Mayor Henry Beauchamp absent and excused.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Berndt.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Acting Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions
from either Council members or citizens present. Acting Mayor
Barnett reported staff has requested that Items Nos. 13 and 15 be
removed from the Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council to add Item No. 10 to the Consent Agenda, as requested by
Council member Sims. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED
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' - by Carmichael, seconded by Sims, that the Consent': as read,
be passed. Unanimously carried -by 'roll,-tall vote. `Beauchamp
absent. '(Subsequent •paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda' handled Under motion
without further discussion.) '
*5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 23, 1987 AND
JULY 7, 1987
'The Council minutes of June - 23, 1987 and July 1987 were
approved; having been duly certified accurate by two Council
Members no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
6: ' AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • ' •
Reverend Joe Denman; 814 Central Avenue, on behalf" of the Martin
Luther King Commemorative Committee and the Southeast Coalition,
requested Council reconsider its ruling "against renaming Race
Street to 'Martin Luther King 'Way. He stated' at the time the
request was-"Made to Council, - he submitted a- petition with 800
r' signatures, and -since that time, forwarded to Council another 200
letters - in support of this request.rHe stated he has spoken with
• two of - the three. individuals who Spoke" :in opposit'ion'to this
_ request and they '' no longer "wish ' to oppose the - renaming of Race
Street. He stated the third individual who spoke against the
' request has a personal grudge against him, which the for
that individual's opposition. Acting Mayor Barnett stated he was .
not aware' of the 200 letters referred". to by. Reverend Denman. City.
Manager Zais stated the letters were given t� Mayor Beauchamp and
• thought the letters had been put'in: the Council's office. Ines
Rice, 4409 W.' Arlington, Co- chairman of the City's Constitution
Bicentennial Committee, requested Council`' consider naming streets
after the founding' fathers of the Constitution, if they wished to
rename streets. `It was 'MOVED by Foy, seconded by - Berndt, to
reconsider, based on the fact that Mrs. Trotter, Mr. Rance and
Mr. Padgett, to the best df his under "standing,'have removed their
opposition. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
It was MOVED by seconded by Carmichael', :to ask that the proper
department bring back to Council the changing of Race Street to
• Martin Luther King Way and what that cost factor was and bring it
back for a °vote. City Manager Zais stated it would require an-
. ordinance to change the name of the street and thought it could be
submitted next week. Council member Carmichael inquired if this
motion was'to include Reverend Denman's'total request, including
the guide signs to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Council member
Foy stated he was referring only to the change from Race
• Street' to'Martin Luther King Way.' The' question` was - called for a
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp •
absent. '
7. PUBLIC MEETING'CONSIDERING THE REPORT FROM THE HEARING EXAMINER
REGARDING REZONE REQUESTED BY LEROY 'J.'000PER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1401 GARRETT
Acting Mayor Barnett stated this is a public meeting during which
Council will consider the application of Leroy Cooper to rezone one
lot at 1401 Garrett from R -3 to' CBDS He 'stated Council has been
provided with the Hearing Examiner's record and asked if any
' Council member had any communication with the proponent or
opposition in this matter. No Council member declaring any
• communications, Acting Mayor Barnett asked for 'discussion. Don
. • Skone, Planning Supervisor, reviewed the staff - report, indicating
the staff, as well as the Hearing Examiner, recommended •denial of
the request.'•Council member Carmichael requested - `additional
information on the statement made in the Hearing
findings that additional parking may be available in back of the
building if the area were to be cleaned up. Mr. Skone stated there
is some property behind 'the building which could be used, but he
was not sure how` many 'parking spaces it could provide. Leroy
Cooper, 1402 Fruitvale Boulevard,` spoke in favor of the rezone,
stating he hastried'to address some of the neighborhood's•concerns
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by agreeing to fence the lot and have ingress and egress only from
Fruitvale Blvd. and to put a. restrictive covenant on the property
to restrict its use for parking. Mr. Cooper stated he received a
letter from the Code Administration Manager that says if he doesn't
get additional parking, he would have to close his business. He
stated he was advised he would need 45 parking spaces and he now
has 16 available to him. He stated he thought he could get about
16 spaces from the space behind his building. Code Administration
Manager Shampine stated he thought that area would only provide
five or six spaces. He further clarified that he could not make
Mr. Cooper close his business. He stated the Liquor Board would
deny Mr. Cooper his liquor license because Mr. 'Cooper is in
violation of the zoning regulations. Harold. Race, realtor
representing Mr. Cooper, stated he has been involved in most of the
sales of taverns in this area, including the sale of this tavern to
Mr. Cooper three years ago. He stated the former owner had a lease
to park cars on the property across the „ street, and the
lease was transferred to Mr. Cooper and recently expired. He
stated at the time the tavern was sold to Mr. Cooper, he also sold
him the property on Garrett with the intention of .getting the
property rezoned for parking. Jerry Steint, 1310 Garrett,
submitted a petition with about the same signatures as the petition
submitted to the Hearing Examiner, in opposition of the rezone. He
stated he and the neighbors are concerned about broken bottles and
other litter, noise, and that the value of their property will
decrease. He also stated that although Mr. Cooper has indicated a
willingness to put up a fence, he was.concerned that one of
Cooper's customers would drive through the fence. Mildred Moberly,
1402 Garrett, asked why Mr. Cooper could not use the parking for
the other two businesses located next to the tavern since he owns
that property: She also commented she has not seen more than four
or five cars parked at the tavern. -Stan Gleason, 1404 Garrett,
. asked who is going. to pick up the glass if this is approved with
the fence. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to uphold the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation for denial. Council member Foy
commented - that if Council upholds the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation, then- Mr. Cooper may have a case for requesting a
waiver for additional parking stalls, claiming undue.hardship. Don
Skone stated there are two mechanisms available to Mr. Cooper; an
administrative adjustment of the parking standards and /or a
variance. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
. Unanimously carried. by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
8. CONSIDERATION -OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
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-Robert Shampine, Code Administration Manager, stated he did not
think anyone on the list is present to speak to this issue. There
being no response to Acting Mayor Barnett's inquiry if there was
anyone present wishing to speak to this item, and Resolution No.
D -5374 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Carmichael, to adopt the resolution. Unanimously
carried by roll call -vote. Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5374, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC_ WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING AUTOMATED REFUSE
COLLECTION SYSTEM
Acting Mayor Barnett relinquished the gavel to Council member Lynn
.Carmichael to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Jerry Copeland, Director of
.Public Works, stated this report addresses.some of the questions
Council previously had regarding rates, containers, the test
program, and the accuracy of figures used for salaries and
benefits. He also stated there is a video on Toppenish citizens'
opinion on their automated system available for viewing. today. He
• stated the unannounced survey elicited some negative comments,
however, those . individuals did not wish to be filmed.
Mr. Copeland and Del Kary, Street and Refuse Superintendent,
responded to Council's questions regarding placement of the
containers, benefits to the one can .user (additional service
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- availableresponse 'to the commercial collection, the.
need for the manual system in some areas, concern expressed
by the public at the public hearing in 1985 regarding the 90 gallon
bins.' Council members then viewed the video on the automated
collection system. Council member Barnett expressed his main
concern as being the rate increases as depicted on page 3 of
Exhibit C in this report. Although he had some concerns, Council
' • member Buchanan spoke in favor of the automated system, he
thought it may reduce the amount -of refuse'.loose in the streets and
alleys from dogs tipping cans over and unsightly refuse put into
cardboard boxes. He also stated the existing system will have
• increased labor costs over the years and cost the citizens more for
new trucks. Mr. Copeland mentioned the 90 containers would
not permit people to reach into the containers looking for
recyclables or other usable items thrown away -, leaving loose refuse
outside the containers. Staff explained the cost for the
containers were factored into the rates because this is a utility
fund and should be self - supporting: It was MOVED by,Foy, seconded
by Barnett, that the automated refuse residential test program and
the automated 'refuse program be denied. .Council member Berndt
inquired :'if.this motion passes, will: it eliminate - the commercial
automated refuse service. Mr. Copeland stated the bin service
' would continue. Council member Buchanan •stated •there are
references to 'increased medical costs, escalating costs for
purchase of new - trucks, escalating costs of labor, and within a few
years we are going to • see a point where we are going to have to
change. He stated it should be done gradually. He further
• commented he would like to see at least one or two'trucks in'the
east side of town where the people are not against this program.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5 -1
voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Beauchamp absent.'
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*10. REPORT FROM-PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TRANSIT :COUNCIL.COMMITTEE
REGARDING TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE'PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE •
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' RESOLUTION: NO. 'D- 5375,' A RESOLUTION adopting. the Short Range
• Transit Development Plan..'
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•11. . REPORf DEPARTMENT. OF ENGINEERING& UTILITIES REGARDING STATUS
OF THE WEST VALLEY SEWER LOCAL PROJECT
' Rita Germunson, Office Engineer, reviewed the staff and
stated its purpose .was to advise Council on the City'fs investment
. of $1,593,242 since 1978 in the sewer system in the West Valley:
• , Referring to the Comprehensive Sewer 'Plan, Council Barnett
questioned whether the pi-ant could handle. additional sewage without
expanding and whether the City should- continue creating local
improvement districts for sewer. He commented the extension of
.sewer service to additional 'areas 'outside the .City, without
• immediate consumer connections, will place an• added financial
burden on the existing customers. City Manager Zais stated that
from a'- policy point of view, the original Wastewater 'Agreement
• committed the City to serve the urban area.•He stated the City
maintained ownership, but is obligated to serve -the area that has
been defined through the signed agreements. Council member Barnett
stated the.City' may have a commitment, but those property owners
are not connecting, so why is the City putting ini•th�ose sewer
lines. Council member Foy stated that out of 2,354 parcels, only
857 -have' to the sewer line; .and suggested that it may be
time :. to request' :the Department :of Ecology • to dictate-that those
people must connect. Council member Berndt- asked''if there
would be enough plant capacity if the remaining 1,496 parcels
connect to • the sewer line. Chris ° Waarvick, • Wastewater
Superintendent, attempted to respond to Council member'Barnett's
earlier questions and stated that adding Viewmont LID would not
• cause anyi more problems. _-City Manager Zais stated that if we reach
capacity, we will need to take steps , to address that. further
commented that. it was not just City money that has been invested,
• stated and federal funds have been spent on this project. It was
MOVED by -Foy,` seconded by Buchanan, to` accept the report, with
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compliments to Mrs. Germunson. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
*12. REPORT FROM FINANCE AND LEGAL DEPARTMENTS REGARDING LIABILITY
DEFENSE CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5376, A RESOLUTION authorizing termination of a
Legal Services Agreement with the law firm of Gavin, Robinson,
Redman and Pratt, Inc., P.S., and the execution of a Legal Services
Contract with the law firm of Halverson and Applegate, Inc., P.S.
13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY /COUNTY JOINT AIR TERMINAL OPERATION AGREEMENT
This item was removed from the Agenda..
*14. CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION_ OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE YAKIMA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FOR DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
• RESOLUTION NO. D -5377, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a data
processing agreement with the YakimarHealth District.
15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING, FOR VACATION OF
RIGHT -OF -WAY REQUESTED BY JOHNSON'S RENTALS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
This item was removed from the Agenda.
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*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENCE AT CHESTERLEY PARK '
RESOLUTION NO: D -5378, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
Lease Agreement with Lester L. and Judy I. Montgomery.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN'
The staff recommendation to approve the HAP amendment (amend
original 160 unit goal to 200 units for approval of HUD
Applications on file and any new programs that would be submitted
in the 1988Iprogram year), and authorize submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, was accepted.
*18. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING THE
SECOND QUARTER 1987 ENGINEERING PROJECT STATUS
The report from the Department of Engineering & Utilites, and
staff recommendation to approve the Second Quarter 1987 Engineering
Project Status, was accepted.
*19. REPORT FROM SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING SECOND 1987 VEHICLE
ACCIDENT STATUS
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The report from the Safety Committee and staff -recommendation to
accept the Second Quarter 1987 Vehicle Accident. Review, was
accepted. . •
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*20. REPORT FROM CAPITOL THEATRE COMMIT° E REGARDING SECOND QUARTER 1987
CAPITOL THEATRE STATUS
The report from the Capitol Theatre Committee, and staff report to
accept the Second Quarter 1987 Capitol Theatre Status report, was •
:accepted.
*21. REPORT FROM YAKIMA CENTER REGARDING SECOND QUARTER 1987 YAKIMA
' CENTER STATUS
The report from the Yakima Center, and the staff recommendation to
accept the Second Quarter 1987 status report, was accepted.
* 22. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR SUMMITVIEW AVENUE & 40TH
AVENUE PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION - V -B -- ACCEPT 'WORK AND APPROVE
FINAL PAYMENT)
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The. report, ,,from -the Director of Engineering and - Utilities dated
August 11,• 1987i-with respect to . the ¶completion, of the .work on the
Summitview Avenue and :40th Avenue , Intersection . performed
by Superior Asphalt, was approved, the work-accepted and payment of
the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
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*23. ,APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR: .
A. JERRY BEESON, FIRE CHIEF, TO EMMITSBURG, MD
- - The -of- State. travel for Gerald ,Beeson,- Fire Chief,- to attend
the-, , "Executive Development- III "- 1course ; at the. -,National Fire
T> Academy, in; Exnitsburg, -Maryland, August 16 -28, -198 7;, at a cost of
II/ $132.00, was approved.
B. DICK ZAIS, CITY MANAGER, TO MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
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The Out -of- State travel for Dick•Zais, City Manager„ to attend the
— International 'City. j Managers ,Association. (ICMA),:73rd Annual
Conference in Montreal, Quebec, .Canada, October 24 -30, 1987, at a
cost of $1,780, was:approved. •
*24. r CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE _AMENDING THE,:d987-rBUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING :FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRUNK SEWER LATERALS IN THE
COUNTY'S TIETON DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -(FIRST. READING)
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An.Ordinance appropriating funds for.. construction .of trunk sewer
laterals, in the County's Tieton-.Drive :- Street - •Improvement Project;
having been: -read by title only,.was laidron the table for - one week,
!.or-until,-August 18, 1987.
25. OTHER BUSINESS -
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Referring to a newspaper article in this morning's paper regarding
the possibility of the Parks and Recreation Committee requesting
,• council. consider a bond issue including Washington -_and Franklin
- swimming pools,.. Council member. Berndt requested information on the
use-and attendance of., .these two- ,pools, be provided. to : ,Council. City
Manager Zais stated he understands that issue might.be brought
before the Council on the 25th of this month.
`Council member Foy ,stated - he would like to .bring up the gambling
- issue for discussion since part of that problem has been resolved.
He suggested each side dismiss its attorneys and that a Council
committee of three members sit down with three representatives from
the Trade Stimulant Operators Association, and possibly a neutral
party to 'discuss the issue: Council member Barnett stated this
group could discuss ideas which would eventually change the State
law, for example, changing the gambling pay out to 50% instead of
60%. Mayor Pro Tem Carmichael expressed concern about negotiating
with this group who has threatened ;:to take , theiCity to court. She
stated she did .-.not believe the State law' is - in--our realm of
- 'influence.. Council member Foy stated he would like to. establish
this committee because he would like to hear their points and share
with them the City's points. He commented it may be a State law,
but there are many State laws that cities banded together to get
• changed. Council member Foy stressed °he is tired of the newspaper
reporting Council has never talked to 'these tavern owners, when, in
fact, Council has talked to them before the attorneys were hired.
City Attorney Vanek expressed some concern about the fact there is
a current threat from the tavern owners that if we don't negotiate,
they will file a lawsuit against the City. He further commented
that the City's attorney has prepared a position to take before the
State Gambling Commission in a public hearing this Wednesday in
Lake Chelan. Following additional comments, it was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Barnett, to move into Executive Session for the purpose
of discussing prospective litigation for approximately fifteen
minutes and reconvene after that. Unanimously carried by .voice
.vote. Beauchamp absent.
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Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Council
reconvened in the Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m; Council member Foy
stated the State Gambling Commission has called a special meeting
for August 15, 1987 in Lake Chelan and it appears that this is
where the dialogue should start.
Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development,
introduced Joan Davenport, the new Associate Planner. Council
members welcomed Mrs. Davenport to the City.
City Manager Zais confirmed the letters that Reverend Denman
referred to are located in the "reader's file" in the Council
office. Council member Buchanan stated he would like to have a .
• compilation of those names and how many are City residents.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Martin
Luther_ King, Jr., Commemorative Committee, Southeast Coalition,
requesting• reconsideration of denial- to change Race Street to
Martin Luther King Way. 8/11/87; Memo 'fran Director of Public.
Works Department and Fleet Manager regarding Hazardous Waste
Update. 8/5/87; Correspondence to Mr. Jay Woods regarding
hazardous and toxic materials'stored at 709 N. 1st Avenue. 8/6/87;
' Memo from Chief of Police regarding Yakima' County Jail Costs.
7/23/87; Memo from Scott Milam - regarding Municipal Video
Projects. 7/15/87; Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage
"Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 8/4/87;
- 1987 Community Development' Block Grant Monthly Report for July
1987; Minutes of the June 24 ,' 1987 Yakima Housing Authority
Board meeting; and Article from June 1987 Institute for Public
Policy and Management "Washington's Economic Crossroads: The Fiscal
Dimension ".
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the "Council,. it was
MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting be .
adjourned at the hour 'of 4:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Beauchamp absent.
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. BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council.met in session on this date at•2:00. P.M. in the Council
Chambers of. City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Assistant `Mayor Clarence
Barnett, presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan and Lynn
Carmichael present on roll, call. Mayor. Henry Beauchamp, Council members
Jerry.Foy and Bernard Sims absent and excused.-City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also
present.
2. INVOCATION .
. - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Mayor Clarence Barnett.
Assistant Mayor Barnett read and presented a proclamation designating the
. week of ,August 23 -29, 1987. as "Allied Arts Festival Week" to Anne
Byerrum, representative of the Allied Arts Council. .Mrs. Byerrum
reviewed the activities that will take place during Allied Arts Festival
Week and encouraged everyone to participate.
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Assistant Mayor Barnett read -and presented a proclamation designating
August 22, 1987 as . "Yakima Kids Day" to Becky Scholl who encouraged
. everyone to participate in the various events planned for that day.
She indicated this is the second annual celebration. of, this nature, and
the chief sponsor of the event is the Child Abuse and Neglect
Coordinating Council of .Yakima. , Mrs. -, Scholl ,stated . a crowd of
. approximately 5,000 is expected to participate this.year.
3., OPEN DISCUSSTON FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER . .
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed .on the. Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions,-or.deletions from
. either Council members or , citizens present. Assistant Mayor Barnett
mentioned that Item .No. 9, Consideration of Renaming Race Street to
Martin Luther King,..Jr. Way, has „been deferred one week due the absence
of three Council members. Council member Carmichael requested Item No.
10 be added to the Consent Agenda, and .Council member Berndt requested •
Item No. .,12 ,be added to the Consent :Agenda. Ines Rice, 4409 West
Arlington, requested Item No. 12 remain off the .Consent Agenda.- Johnny
Rance, .904 South Naches,..expressed a desire to discuss Item. No. 9 today
• as that.is. the reason he is present, for- today's.meeting... Following a
brief. discussion, it.was the general consensus of the. Council to defer
this item one ,week. The City Clerk then.read the Consent Agenda items,
including ,resolutions . and ordinances ; by. title. .,It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the Consent..Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sims
absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk •( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
. discussion.) ,
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETIN OF JULY 14 &.21, 1987
. The Council minutes of July 14, &...21, 1987 were, approved, having been duly
certified accurate by two Council members.. and no one.present wishing to
. have said : minutes read publicly. -. , . . .
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Peggy Corbin, 615 South Naches Avenue, representative of the Fairview -
Sumac district, presented a petition against the annexation of that area.
. . She - stated the meetings regarding the annexation were not well
. publicized, adding.most of the. residents. work and were unable to attend
daytime meetings. She requested an .opportunity, for an. evening meeting
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for the purpose of discussing the proposed annexation. Judy Detty, 1304
East Alder, spoke in favor of the annexation, stating she and her husband
had signed an outside utility agreement several years ago in which they
agreed to annex to the City when deemed necessary. She stated she and
her husband support this effort.
On another matter, Rick Anderson 1120 South 10th Avenue, distributed a
copy of an advertisement relating to.Yakima's drug problem which he had
clipped from the Penny Press. He expressed concern that the problem is
not being dealt with by the Police Department. Mr. Anderson was informed
of the Task Force the Police Department has recently organized and
was assured that the Chief of Police is concerned and has been working on
solutions to the problem for some time now.
Tan Davis, 208 North 31st Avenue, informed Council he has been unable to
conform to the recently passed ordinances relating to Pit Bulls. He
stated he has complied with all of the requirements except the insurance
portion of the ordinance because he is unable to locate an insurance
carrier willing to name the City of Yakima as an additional insured.
Following a brief discussion in which City Attorney Vanek explained that
he had structured the Ordinances after the State initiative, it was
suggested by Council member Barnett that Council take a look at the
ordinance from a realistic point of view.
Pete Thomas, 1114 East Alder Street, invited the members of the Council
and the Planning Department to meet with the residents of the Fairview -
Sumac area for the purpose of discussing the proposed annexation.
Assistant Mayor Barnett asked -Mr. Thomas to coordinate this public
meeting with the Planning Department staff. '
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Jim Carson, 1519 East Nob Hill Boulevard, asked if the City of Yakima
Fire Department has the capability of providing adequate fire protection
for the proposed area to be annexed. Assistant Mayor Barnett stated he
would not attempt to answer that question without discussing the matter
with the Fire Chief. City Manager Zais stated if there is a meeting to
be held to discuss the proposed annexation, staff will be provided at
that time to respond to these types of questions.
Bob Mason, 612 north 2nd Street, informed Council of a rental house at
614 North 2nd Street that has been vacant since January 1st. He
indicated windows have been broken out, the doors have been kicked in,
and trash has been strewn about the house. He expressed concern that
this is a potential arson invitation. Assistant Mayor Barnett referred
Mr. Mason to Code Inspector Bob Shampine regarding the handling of this
matter.
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Peggy Corbin, 615 South Naches Avenue, asked why it is that the County
supports the sewer plant for nothing, yet they have to pay for fire
. protection on the County Courthouse. She stated these people pay for
this protection on this sewage plant and their County Courthouse, and not
the City of Yakima. She asked, "How do we go about getting paid for
this, because it's not right. It is still a building and they still do
.have to protect it. City Manager Zais requested Mrs. Corbin put her
question in written form for staff to pursue.
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7. PRESENTATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS
Deputy Fire Chief Tan Fieldstead and Dave Bachmann, Public Informations
Officer, with the Fire Department, related that three citizens saved the
life of another human by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation
until medical assistance arrived. Two of these citizens, Sue Carter and
Steve Pratt were present to receive certificates of commendation for
their outstanding actions. The third citizen, Sheri Davis, was not in
attendance, however, Mr. Bachmann stated he will personally see that
she receives her certificate.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Code Enforcement Manager Bob Shampine stated he is hopeful this will be
the last resolution of this type to cane before Council this year as the
Weed Abatement Program is drawing to a close for 1987. There being no
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one present to speak to...the issue, and, the first resolution having been
read, as requested by Assistant Mayor Barnett, it was MOVED by Berndt
seconded by Buchanan, that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sims absent...
RESOLUTION" NO. D -5379, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CODE ADMINISTRATION
• MANAGER TO CLEAR CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS.
9: CONSIDERATION RENAMING' RACE STREET TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WAY
(SEE PREVIOUS STAFF REPORT AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE) '
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss this item at a
future Council' meeting when all seven Council members are present.
*10: PRESENTATION OF'1986•ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The City of Yakima Fire Department - Annual Report for 1986' was accepted.
11. CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING REPAIR' OF' STORM DRAINAGE PROBLEM
AREA AT 6TH STREET AND WALNUT (.TABLED AT 7/28/87 MEETING -NEEDS MOTION TO
REMOVE ITEM FROM TABLE)
It' was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded - by Buchanan; to remove this item
from the table. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp,•Foy and
Sims absent. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that we
follow the staff recommendation to'proceed with this action. Prior -to
the question being called for a vote on the motion, City Engineer Dennis
Wh.itcher commented this is merely_a supplemental report at this time, and
staff is - performing-the'•action' outlinedHby Council at: the July 28th
meeting. Council member- "Buchanan commented, "this is the first time the
corner at 6th Street and Walnut has been dry in weeks,sand'staff has not
yet completed the work." The question was called for a vote on the
motion: Unanimously carried' by voice vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sims
absent
12. CONSIDERATION. OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
YAKIMA' COUNTY ' DEVELOPMENT' ASSOCIATION'" FOR 'ASSOCIATION 'DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION -(CONTINUED FROM 7/28/87 MEETING)
Director of Community and Economic DEVELOPMENT Glenn Rice this
agreement has been revised and staff recommends approval as such. Ines
Rice; 4409 West Arlington, questioned 'where the =funds -will come from to
enter into this agreement with "the'County. Assistant Mayor Barnett and
Glenn Rice explained this is not an agreement with the County; rather it
is an agreement with the Yakima County Development Association for the
purpose of'exchanging information relating'to economic development. Mr.
Barnett stated this is part of the New Vision Program. Mrs. Rice asked
if any financial involvement is involved, and Mr. Barnett responded
negatively. Barbara Harris, 1911 West Yakima Avenue, questioned who is
responsible' for paying 'Tim , McGree's'salary of $30,000 a year'. Assistant
• Mayor Barnett responded' that Mr. McGree is paid ithe private sector.
Council member Carmichael explained that'the Courity - Development -
Association is a non - profit organization with its own Board of Directors
and operates independently. They are responsible for their .employees
and their salaries, just as the Chamber of Commerce is. Mrs. Carmichael
stated this agreement is a formal agreement specifying what is expected
of staff,' however, does not involve' any•monetary support. The resolution
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'having ` been read it was' MOVED 7by 'Carmichael, seconded by
Berndt, that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Beauchamp, Foy and Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5380, A RESOLUTION' authorizing the City Manager and the
City Clerk to execute a Cooperative Agreement for'Econonic Development
Activities with the Yakima County Development Association.
*13. • CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND RATIFYING' APPLICATION FOR
PUBLIC WORKS•TRUST FUND
RESOLUTION NO. D -5381, A RESOLUTION ratifying the submission by the City
of Yakima of loan applications for Public Works Trust Funds with the
Public Works Board of the Department of Community Development of the
State of Washington.
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*14. PRESENTATION OF 1986 ANNUAL RENTAL REHABILITATION PERFORMANCE REPORT
The staff recommendation to accept the report on the 1986 Annual ,Rental
Rehabilitation Performance and authorization to submit to the Washington
State Department of Community Development, for their. review, was
accepted.
* 15. _APPROVAL OF. FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE HOUSING SERVICES _PARKING LOT
PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL
PAYMENT)
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated August
18, 1987, with respect to the completion of the work on the Housing
Services Parking Lot Project, performed by Columbia Asphalt & Concrete,•
was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set.forth was authorized.- -
*16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON CHESTNUT GROVE.FINAL PLAT FOR SEPTEMBER 8,
1987
September 8, 1987 was set as the date of public meeting on the Chestnut
Grove -Final Plat, for property located in the vicinity of 50th-Avenue and
Chestnut Avenue, - requested by Group M Construction., -
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CEMETERY - REGULATIONS
ORDINANCE NO.,3040, AN ORDINANCE related to public services and
utilities; regulating cemetery and charges and payment for cemetery
lots; -and amending. Sections 7.04.080 and 7.04.090 of the City - of Yakima
Municipal Code. -
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRUNK SEWER LATERALS IN THE COUNTY'S TIETON
DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for construction of trunk sewer laterals
in the County's Tieton Drive Street{ Improvement Project having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for
a second - reading. -
ORDINANCE NO. 3041, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1987 budget for the City of
Yakimav and making --an appropriation in the 476 -Sewer Construction Fund
for expenditure during 1987. • -
*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR .HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING. AND ANALYSIS SERVICE -WORK (FIRST
READING).:
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An Ordinance appropriating funds for hazardous waste sampling and
analysis service work having been read by title only at this meeting was
laid on the table for one week or until August 25, •
*20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING. THE 1987 BUDGET AND. APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR STORM DRAINAGE REPAIRS (FIRST READING) 0
An Ordinance appropriating funds for storm drainage repair projects
having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the for
• 'one week or until August 25, 1987.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TAPE LOGGER EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
(FIRST READING) , -
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the purchase of tape logger
equipment for the Police Department having. been read by title only at
this meeting was laid on the table for one week or until August 25,
1987.
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22. OTHER BUSINESS
None
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Corrected agenda for
August 19, 1987 Yakima Hearing Examiner Meeting; Letter fran Chester
Eastwood in support of street name change fran Race - Street to Martin
Luther King, Jr. Way. 8/13/87; Memorandum fran Fire Chief regarding
Information 'on FMC Clean -up. • 8/11/87; Monthly Permit Report for June
1987; .Centrall_Business District Task Force Activity Log for July 1987;
Minutes of the August 3, 1987. Parks and Recreation .Special Committee
Meeting; and Minutes of the June 5, 1987 City Employees Civil Service
Commission meeting.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was
MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 2 :55 p.m.- Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Beauchamp, Foy and Sims -absent.
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